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A Pennsic revelation

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:55:40 -0400

The new view from the Pennsic war courtesy of Mehrit: McStella!

Ealdormere: the Movie!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:14:58 -0400

Once upon a time.... in a Kingdom to the North.... a group of re-enactors in their late-night Pennsic cups devised a drinking game wherein real-life actors were cast as SCA members in a very fictional film. The result: Ealdormere: the Movie!

“Put down your lance, Vance!”

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:37:39 -0400

Security was tight for the April 1, 2008 meeting of U.S. President George W. Bush and Ukraine’s President Viktor Yushchenko, as captured by Reuters photographer Grigory Dukor, who observed security's reaction to guys in armor.

Medieval comic strip humor

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:55:31 -0400

The Museum of Depressionist Art website explains "medieval humor" with the help of the "Katzenjammer Kids" - or the medieval equivalent.

Domino's delivers - to the SCA?

Sat, 10 May 2008 15:10:24 -0400

There has been much speculation about whether or not the SCA is the target of the recent Dominos Pizza commercial depicting a delivery to a group of medieval re-enactors.

How chivalrous are you?

Sat, 3 May 2008 14:53:19 -0400

A quiz by Anya Yurchyshyn on MSN's Men's Lifestyle page asks "How chivalrous are you?"

Book lust!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:21:20 -0400

Readers, librarians, lovers of the book, cast your eyes upon this website which features wonderfully alluring photos of books and libraries. A feast for any bookworm!

Bayeux Simpsons

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:23:44 -0400

Forget the conquest of England! Who has the couch? The Simpsons take on the Bayeux Tapestry for the opening gag.

"Oops!" Shroud of Turin washed with a red shirt

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:55:24 -0400

Vatican City has announced that the venerable Shroud of Turin has been turned pink when it was accidentally washed with a red shirt. "Simply because the shroud has been given a slight pinkish tint does not in any way diminish its sanctity," Vatican spokesman Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo said during a press conference held to address the spiritual repercussions of the shroud's staining.

Middle Kingdom to test probability-driven combat simulation

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:00:58 -0400

Officials in the Middle Kingdom confirmed today that selected, experienced fighters will soon be testing "probability-driven combat simulation" using equipment that departs radically from traditional SCA armour and weapon standards.

The well-armored squirrel

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:34:41 -0400

Pitbull Armory supplies protective armor to a number of creatures -- including humans. The latest armored critter is a squirrel.

Heraldrydiculous hits 100!

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:32:39 -0400

Baron Khevron of the Principality of Oertha in the West Kingdom reports that his heraldry-related comic Heraldrydiculous has passed the 100 mark (104 at last count.)

Shakespeare meets Don McLean

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:02:43 -0500

Set down your beverage and celebrate Leap Day by answering the musical question, "What would you get if you crossed William Shakespeare and Don McLean?"

Trebuchet

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:05:23 -0500

Questioning the relevance of your hobby to the real world? Then this comic from XKCD will give you a chuckle.

SCA Barbie

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:46:41 -0500

The Shire of Ravensweir in An Tir has posted a brilliant "advertisement" for SCA Barbie, a doll who comes with a variety of accessories, friends and equipment.